Shukla also downplayed the cots controversy while taking potshots at the Samajwadi Party and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP).

"As far as the people taking cots are concerned, there is nothing new in this as during the elections the people even take away posters. This shows that the people could not even afford cots for themselves in the last 27 years and the Congress has to provide the same," he added.

Launching a blistering attack on the Congress, the BJP had said that the grand old party is trying to launch and re-launch Rahul Gandhi but it is failing miserably in their endeavours.

BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra said the people of Uttar Pradesh have taken the cots more seriously than Rahul Gandhi.

Meanwhile, the Congress leader also informed about Gandhi's upcoming programmes in the politically crucial state.

"Today Rahul ji has a roadshow at Gorakhpur and there is a probability that the entire city may assemble for his programme. Then he will proceed towards the village and have lunch there. In addition, there is also a "Khaat Sabha"," said Shukla.

"The main objective is debt removal of the farmers as the government has a surplus of two lakh crores due to cheap petrol and diesel. You (the government) should give something to the people instead of keeping all the money with you," he added.

The Congress vice-president's Khaat Sabha in Uttar Pradesh took a dramatic turn on 6 September as the farmers and locals walked away with the cots soon after his interaction was over.